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March Walk--Health Fair
March 23, 2010
Sponsored by the Schools of Nursing at William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi in cooperation with SafeHeart Health Screens
Five live-saving heart disease screens are free to anyone receiving Medicaid, $129 for all others
Call 601-450-5483 for an appointment
- Carotid Artery Ultrasound Screen—checks for ‘hardening’ or blockages in the neck arteries.
- Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) Screen— measures the thickness of your artery wall.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen—determines if the aorta in your abdomen is at risk of rupturing.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Screen—checks for ‘hardening’ or blockages in you leg arteries.
- Atrial Fibrillation Screen—checks for problems with you heartbeat.
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Free screening for everyone by nursing students includes:
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Blood pressure
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Blood glucose
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Body Measurements
Educational offerings on:
hypertension, low sodium diet, lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, controlling blood sugar, foot care, symptoms of a stroke, early detection of breast and prostate cancer, activity and health, nutrition, and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Introducing Extra Table
Robert St. John, Hattiesburg restaurateur and newly elected member of the ESFC Board of Directors, posed the question “What if every restaurant in Mississippi had an extra table just to feed the needy?” He then developed a plan to make that a real possibility. Through Extra Table, a nonprofit organized by Mr. St. John, restaurants, businesses, churches, and individuals can make a tax deductible food donation to their local food pantry or soup kitchen. Extra Table has partnered with Sysco, a national commercial food distributor, to deliver bundles of food directly to food distribution agencies in Mississippi. The food bundles come in three sizes: $250 bundle; $500 bundle; and $750 bundle.
Currently, Sysco delivers bundles valued at $2000 to our food pantry each month. Mr. St. John’s goal is to double the amount of food distributed through our food pantry. We are grateful for all he is doing to address hunger in Mississippi.
February 17, 2010
Students from the University of Guelph Volunteer for Garden Project
Students from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada spent the afternoon under the direction of Mr. Harry Archer in improving the grounds and assisting with gardening chores. The students are supervised by Janet Doner, Coordinator, Civic Engagement and Alison Bridgman, Program Assistant. The students are spending their spring break as volunteers in the Hattiesburg area. We welcome them and we thank them for their commitment to helping others.
Pictures of the Students are in the News Section |
